Ken Palmer (Kenneth Edward Palmer, MBE) passed away on July 23 at the age of 87. He was a notable allrounder for Somerset, participating in 302 first-class matches where he took 837 wickets and scored 7,567 runs. His only Test appearance came in 1965 against South Africa, where he struggled on a flat pitch, finishing with figures of 1 for 113 and 0 for 76. Despite his brief international career, Palmer was highly regarded for his contributions to Somerset cricket. He joined the first-class umpires' list in 1972 and officiated in 22 Tests, facing controversy during Pakistan's tours in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Palmer's family continued his cricket legacy, with his brother and son also playing for Somerset. His impact on the game, both as a player and an umpire, remains significant in English cricket history.